Interpretation of Myth in Devdutt Pattanaik s The Pregnant King and Jaya A Critical Study

Abstract

A multi-talented individual Dr. Devdutt Patnaik is a medical practitioner, author, newlineillustrator, mythologist, columnist, communicator, and leadership consultant. He is most newlineknown for interpreting and analyzing Indian mythology, which helped him become a newlinehousehold figure. His works refute misinterpretations of Indian texts and express confident newlinepronouncements on tale symbols and rites that had previously been churned and ruminated. newlineHe is an expert on holy lore, moral narratives, fables, folklore, and stories. In the same way newlinethat Arjun blew Devdutt (his conch shell) to declare the war of dharma against adharma at newlinethe Battle of Kurukshetra, he has announced the proliferation of myth in modern times. He newlinehas revolutionized writing, just like his moniker suggests. newlineIndia is a land of culture and tradition, and myths being an integral part of it, they newlinehave been ingrained in the Indian way of life. We cannot withdraw myths from our lives, for newlineit is a great cultural heritage handed down to us by our forefathers. Myth is simply a story newlineincorporating imagination and symbolism with a profound emphasis on the cosmic truth. It newlinegenerally relates to history, customs, traditions, and cosmic belief, therefore, adopting a newlinelegendary story or folklore in Indian literary narratives. It contributes to adding novelty and newlineprofoundness to the meaning of illustrated works. Indian culture greatly owes to myths and newlinefolklores for making it different and incredible in the world. Vedas, Purana, Upanishad, newlineRamayana, and Mahabharata are the richest and unending sources for Indian writers to rely newlineon for their themes. Being an essential part and parcel of its rich tradition, their incalculable newlineinterpretations across existence make this folklore a piece of the living substance. newlineAs the Mahabharata is a fundamental piece of Indian folklore, its different newlineinterpretations are additionally and similarly acclaimed in mainstream literature. These new newlineinterpretations of rewritings of the epic in the contemporary age give elective measurements newlineto the solid pe